South Sudan, Kenya vow to seek close ties
Monica (right), Nhial (left). Photo: The Standard (Kenya) Juba, June 18, 2019 (SSNA) — South Sudan and Kenya are prepared to seek close trade and security relations, Kenyan Foreign Affairs…
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South Sudan Petroleum minister sacked
Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth. Photo: Reuters Juba, June 12, 2019 (SSNA) — South Sudan’s petroleum minister, Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, has been removed from the post, according to a presidential decree broadcasted…
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UN launches clean-up campaign in South Sudan
UNMISS peacekeepers planting a tree in Juba. Photo: UN Juba, June 10, 2019 (SSNA) — The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) said it has launched a clean-up campaign…
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South Sudan’s troops abusing civilians in Yei River State: report
Government soldiers. Photo: File Juba, June 4, 2019 (SSNA) — South Sudanese government forces are abusing civilians in Yei River State, a new report by the United States-based Human Rights…
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Government, NAS forces clash in Yei River state
Photo: The Washington Post/File Juba, May 28, 2019 (SSNA) — Fighting between the National Salvation Front (NAS) and the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have resumed in Yei River…
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FIFA slaps 10 years ban on former South Sudan football official
FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Photo: Reuters Juba, May 25, 2019 (SSNA) — The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has imposed ten years ban on South Sudanese football official Chabur…
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Family Statement on Dong Samuel Luak Kok’s murder
Late Dong Samuel Lual, Photo: Dong social media page/File May 22, 2019 SSNA) — We learned with shock and horror the news of the murder of our son, father, brother,…
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South Sudan to close embassies over economic crisis
Photo: Reuters Juba, May 21, 2019 (SSNA) — South Sudan’s government is preparing to shut down at least 39 embassies over the financial crisis, Foreign Ministry spokesman Mawien Makol said.…
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The fear of political reforms in South Sudan
South Sudan’s Kiir. Photo: File By Duop Chak Wuol May 18, 2019 (SSNA) — In his Easter message, President Salva Kiir called on the leader of the Sudan People’s Liberation…
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Kiir lashes out at Red Card Movement
Kiir. Photo: File Juba, May 16, 2019 (SSNA) — South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir, has lashed out at a South Sudanese movement which describes itself as the “Red Card Movement.”…
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Kiir urges Machar to return to Juba, vows to respect Vatican retreat
Kiir. Photo: Reuters Juba, May 14, 2019 (SSNA) — In a speech to lawmakers on Tuesday, South Sudanese President Salva Kiir said he wants the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition…
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U.S. urges South Sudan peace partners to form transitional government in six months
Thomas Hushek. Photo: Eye radio Juba, May 9, 2019 (SSNA) — The United States government says South Sudanese September 2018 peace partners should use the six months pre-transitional extension to…
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South Sudan signs new contract with U.S. lobbyists to deny formation of hybrid court
Ranneberger (left). Photo: File Juba, May 8, 2019 (SSNA) — The government of South Sudan and the California-based lobbying firm, Gainful Solutions, Inc, have signed a brand new contract after…
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East African regional ministers approve 6-month extension for South Sudan transitional government
Machar (right), Kiir (left). Photo: AP Juba, May 8, 2019 (SSNA) — The recently agreed extension of South Sudan pre-transitional period for six months to allow South Sudanese parties to…
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The despicable $3.7 million contract between South Sudan and U.S. lobbyists
South Sudan’s kiir. Photo: The Washington Post By Duop Chak Wuol May 3, 2019 (SSNA) — When South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir, began planning a civil war in the name…
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IGAD extends South Sudan’s pre-transitional period
IGAD member states at a past meeting. Photo: IGAD Addis Ababa, May 3, 2019 (SSNA) — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has agreed to extend the pre-transitional period for six…
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